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Oz Music Scene

Archive for August 2007

August 26th, 2007

Abby Dobson Rises Up With Solo Release

The husky sexiness of Abby Dobson’s voice has been a delightful fixture on the Australian musical landscape for some time. She helped make “Even When I’m Sleeping,” her massive 1998 single with Leonardo’s Bride, an instant classic. Her guest spots on Paul Mac’s first solo disc were magical.
Abby’s set to wow us again with her […]

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August 26th, 2007

New Regurgitator Album and Tour

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The lads from Regurgitator have spent the last few months in exotic Brazilian locations, and now they’re back with a brand-spanking new album.
According to FasterLouder, Love and Paranoia is “a collection of pop-rock that will welcome you to the dancefloor.”
To celebrate the album’s September 15 release, Quan, […]

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August 25th, 2007

Free Ben Lee!

It’s not unusual for musos to include a cover version or two in their live show or as B-sides. But you rarely see performers cover entire albums. Yet that’s exactly what Australia’s resident oddball, Ben Lee, has done.
When Ben flew from LA to Sydney recently, he decided to give Against Me’s album, New Wave, a […]

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August 25th, 2007

Katie Noonan’s “Skin” Storms the Charts

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Last week I mentioned my love affair with Katie Noonan’s debut album, Skin. It seems I’m not the only one besotted by this fantastic CD as it’s debuted at number six on the ARIA charts. This week Katie’s outsold other big name Aussie acts like […]

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August 24th, 2007

Silverchair and Powderfinger Go Green

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Silverchair and Powderfinger are the latest rockers to jump on the greenie bandwagon. They’ve just announced their massive Across the Great Divide tour will be carbon neutral.
The bands will buy carbon credits from Climate Friendly to offset the 800 tonnes of carbon emissions the tour is […]

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August 24th, 2007

The Hot Lies Release Debut Disc

Adelaide emo kids The Hot Lies have put in the hard yards, touring the country with Silverchair, My Chemical Romance and Alkaline Trio. Now they’re set to step into the spotlight with the release of their debut album, Ringing in the Sane.
The full-length release follows their huge EPs, Streets Become Hallways and Heart Attacks and […]

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August 23rd, 2007

Spicks and Specks On Tour

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If you’ve ever thought you could give the celebs on Spicks and Specks a run for their money, here’s your chance. The popular music quiz show is breaking out of the ABC studios and hitting the road.
Adam Hills, Alan Brough, and Myf Warhurst will take […]

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August 23rd, 2007

Australian and New Zealand Urban Music Awards (W)rap

Some of our finest R&B and hip hop talent took home gongs at the 2007 Australian and New Zealand Urban Music Awards, which were held in Sydney on Tuesday night.
While there are some great up and coming urban acts, the awards tended to honor the usual suspects. Guy Sebastian took home his third consecutive best […]

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August 22nd, 2007

Darren Hayes Arrested After Racist Attack

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Last week he was sounding off about John Howard’s stance on homosexual rights. This week Darren Hayes’ mouth has found him behind bars. The former Savage Garden frontman was arrested after hurling racist barbs at a waiter in a London Thai restaurant.
“We can confirm that a 35-year-old […]

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August 22nd, 2007

Perth Powderchair Gig On, Up! Festival Off

Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Good news? Well here goes.
Last week we reported that Perth’s Across the Great Divide concerts were in doubt, after the council banned the events. Last night this decision was reversed, so the shows at Claremont Oval will go ahead as planned. This will undoubtedly […]

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